NHTSA Recall 15V316000: Engine (engine and engine cooling)
Eldorado National- California, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 599 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Eldorado Axess.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V316000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE |
| Report received | May 27, 2015 |
| Owner notification | June 12, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Eldorado National-California, Inc. (Eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 Axess, E-Z Rider II, and XHF vehicles manufactured July 1, 2007, to May 2, 2015, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
Safety risk
If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy
Cummins has notified owners on behalf of Eldorado, and Cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ECM) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Eldorado customer service at 1-909-591-9557 or Cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V316000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Eldorado Axess | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Eldorado E-Z Rider II | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Eldorado Xhf | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.